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Bar Lagoa“Go in the late afternoon to see the sunset”—Livia de Almeida. Art deco building dates to 1934; menu includes everything from sandwiches to pizza, steak tartare to German kassler. Famous for thick-collared draft beer and rude waiters. On Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas; views from porch. Avenida Epitácio Pessoa 1674, Ipanema; tel. 55 (21) 2523 1135. www.barlagoa.com.br

Galitos Grill“Grilled chicken with polenta or French fries for hungry beachgoers; come here to mingle, flirt, and have fun.”—Carlos Kober. Meat, salmon, and side orders also on menu. Farme de Amoedo 62, Lojas B and C, Ipanema; tel. 55 (21) 2287 7864. www.galitos.com.br